Center for AIDS Research

Flow Cytometry Core

The overall goal of the Einstein-Montefiore CFAR Flow Cytometry Core is to provide investigators with ready access to a wide array of advanced instruments for analytical flow cytometry and cell sorting in appropriate biosafety containment conditions for the analysis and isolation of specific cell populations for both clinical and basic research particularly those infected with HIV-1.

Core Mission

To maintain the necessary research infrastructure needed for flow cytometry studies, with appropriate biosafety containment safeguards.

To provide education, training and consultative services to assist CFAR investigators in the implementation of new and established flow cytometry techniques.

Core Training Programs

Regularly provide practical courses and hands-on training to CFAR investigators in the use of all analytical flow cytometers.

Provide training in the operation of high speed cell sorters for advanced and suitably qualified facility users under biocontainment conditions.

Provide consultation on design of experiments involving flow cytometry, and resources for processing and analyzing data.

Organize and sponsor seminars and workshops by internal and invited external experts on various aspects of flow cytometry and related topics.

Current Core Charge Back Fees

Instrument or Service

Standard Rate(per/hr)

CFAR Investigator Rate(per/hr)

FACScan or FACSCalibur, unassisted

$33.00

$26.40

FACScan or FACSCalibur, assisted

$72.00

$57.60

FACSCanto II, unassisted

$44.00

$35.20

FACSCanto II, assisted

$86.00

$68.80

LSR II, unassisted

$58.00

$46.40

LSR II, assisted

$86.00

$68.80

Cell Sorting (MoFlo, FACSAria)

$80.00

$64.00

iCys Laser Scanning Cytometer, data acquisition

$14.00

$11.20

MultiSet human lymphocyte subset analysis (per sample analyzed)

$36.25

$29.00

Core Access

Scheduling is available to registered
CFAR Flow Cytometry Core Facility members only. Speak with the facility staff
in order to obtain a login and pass code necessary to create reservations. To
create a reservation to use any of the equipment or services in the facility,
go to: http://lightbulb.aecom.yu.edu/phpFACS